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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1925

Page

7

Lewis Accepts Open Meeting Invitation in Hazleton

International UMWA president John L. Lewis agreed to attend a noon conference in Hazleton Pa with anthracite mine owners workers and citizens. The Wilkes-Barre committee aims to hear views and urge a just settlement to avoid a suspension.

Associated Press Philadelphia John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of América Hazleton John H. Uhl Citizens’ Committee of Wilkesbarre Lewis Uhl Altamont Haalston

New Zealanders Send Off U S Fleet From Wellington

The American fleet departed for Pago Pago after an enthusiastic send off in Wellington. Flagship Seattle led the procession out of the harbor as four seaplanes crossed the sky and crowds filled the wharf to wish the sailors Godspeed. New Zealand papers praised the sailors manly bearing and good behavior, winning hearts nationwide.

Associated Press Wellington New Zealand Pago Pago Samoan Islands Seattle

Canton Boycott Expands To Include American Goods

The Shanghai correspondent reports the Canton government has broadened its boycott against British and Japanese shippers to include American foods. Officials say the move targets goods smuggled into Canton labeled as American products to evade restrictions.

Canton Associated Press Liverpool Shanghai Liverpool Post

Berkeley Apples To Be Inspected Again This Year

J. J. Gardner the federal supervising inspector for fruit has arrived in Berkeley county West Virginia from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to oversee the expanded apple inspection this year He will remain throughout the apple season now in its fourth year of inspection and reports heightened interest in the program

Berkeley J. J. Gardner Berkeley County W. Va Pittsburgh Mr. Gardner

Public sale of M L Haun property in Frederick County

Trustees Harry R. Kern and James P. Reardon announce a public auction of 140 acre farm land with dwelling, barn and outbuildings two miles east of Stephens City. Sale begins 11 AM Sept 22 1925 at Winchester County Court House. Terms: one-third cash, balance in two equal notes at 6 percent, insured deed of trust.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia D. B County Court House Winchester Stephens City White Post Road Canterbury Stickley, Sargent, Et al M. L. Hauh James P. Reardon Herbert Larrick

Social notes from Hagerstown and nearby towns

Mrs W A Swimley visits Hagerstown Maryland as guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Wright. Miss Dorothy Canter returns from Harrisonburg Virginia where she stayed with Miss Elsie Wine. Miss Polly Nixon of Staunton Virginia visits Miss Dorothy Swimley at her parents home near town.

W. A. Swimley Hagerstown, Md Fred Wright Dorothy Canter Harrisonburg, Va Elsie Wine Polly Nixon Staunton, Va Missy Dorothy Swimley L. R. Swimsey

Mr and Mrs Frank Shenk Visit Bartonstown

Mr and Mrs Frank Shenk of Bartonsville were visitors in town yesterday.

Frank Shenk Bartonsville

Inspector force planned for West Virginia inspection districts

The official estimates a team of 12 to 15 inspectors is needed for West Virginia with locations at Martinsburg Tablers Inwood North Mountain Keyser Paw Paw Charles Town Shepherdstown and Berkeley Springs. Most aides will be seasoned inspectors who have previously served with him.

West Virginia Martinsburg Tablers Inwood North Mountain Keyser Paw Paw Charles Town Shepherdstown Berkeley Springs

Funeral Rites Held For Late Robert Dunn

Funeral rites were held for Robert W. Dunn a retired fartner of Darkesville who died last Friday night.

Robert Dunn Robert W. Dunn Fartler Darkesville

Obituary of Mr. Dunn with Virginia roots and family ties

At about 4 pm at his home, Mr. Dunn died from a complication of troubles. Born in Virginia 69 years ago, he married twice, first to Miss Newcomer, leaving two children Harry Duffi of Winchester and Maude Prince of Stephenson, Va. He remarried Mrs. Joseph Thompson, who survives him at their home. Sister Mrs. Albert Rim of Martinsburg also survives. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10:00 am at his home, conducted by Rev. Mr. Bell of Darkesville. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery, here.

Mr. Dunn Virginia Thien Newcomer Harry Duffi Winchester Maude Prince Stephenson Joseph Thompson Albert rCim Martinsburg Mr. Bell Darkesville Mount Hebron

Yard Party on Mick Carper's Lawn Near Cuaty Gate

An outdoor gathering is planned on Mick Carper's lawn near Cuaty Gate for August 27, weather permitting. If rain occurs the event moves to Friday night. Date notation 8-25-31 suggests publication on August 25, 1931.

Mick Carper Cuaty

Benefit at Gaiesboro School Ground for Cemetery Fund

On August 29 a benefit event will be held at Gaiesboro school ground for the Cemetery Fund with an afternoon baseball game. Refreshments will be sold after 3 p.m. Everybody welcome. Committee.

Gaiesboro

Winchester and Potomac Railroad Stockholders Meeting Notice

Winchester Va Aug 20 1925 notice of annual stockholders meeting to elect a president and board of directors and conduct other business. Meeting at R Gray Williams Winchester office on Friday September 4 1925 at 12 15 PM signed C W Woolford secretary.

Winchester Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company R. Gray Williams

Estate settlement auction in Stephens City succeeds

In settlement of Henry A. Dinges estate and Steele & Dinges assets, on Sept. with public auction at 1 p m offers will cover both real and personal property. The package includes a 162 acre limestone farm near town with orchard and timber, a large frame house, fine spring, rail access, plus five land parcels around town, 40 acres unimproved state land, and 44 bank shares with 3 Shen Valley and 3 Farmers & Merchants shares. Real estate to be sold one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments. bank stock cash in front of Lemley Mercantile Co. store in Stephens City. MO M Steele administrator.

Henry A. Dinges Earge Steele & Dii Ve Vine Hurday Stephens City Town People’s Bank Farmers & Merchants Lemley Mercantile Co MO. M. Steele Admi H. A. Dinges Steele & Dinges

Public sale of Virginia Chemical Co. assets scheduled

In bankruptcy by order of August 17 1925 the district court will auction a frame factory building and about one acre of land in Stephens City Virginia at 11 AM on Saturday August 29 1995. Real and personal property to be sold for cash with court approval. Machinery not fixed to the real estate offered separately. Trustee Robert T Barton. attorney Joseph B Newlin Winchester Virginia. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.

Virginia Chemical Co Stephens City Virginia Baltimore & Ohio United States District Court For Western District of Virginia Joseph B. Newlin Winchester Robert T. Barton Dunn & Duvall

Sheriff Sale Notice of Equipment At Ray Everhart Store

By virtue of an execution in my hands against Ray Everhart I will offer for public sale at his place of business on South Market Street Monday August 1 192 percent at ten o'clock a.m. the following property one bath tub four lavatories and one commode a lot of spigots one pump and a lot of plumbers accessories all of this property is brand

Ray Everhart South Market Street

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